Everest expedition or trek to Mount Everest base camp is the ultimate destination for travel enthusiasts. This difficult hike in the Mountain terrain has been a very popular activity among travel enthusiasts who want to observe the spectacular views around the tallest Himalayan ravines of Nepal. However, things are easier with a quick helicopter To the Mount Everest base camp. Now, travellers can either fly above the mountain or stop at a few landing spots. The opportunity to fly right into Everest and even land for a couple of minutes and capture the beautiful moment and a photograph is a great opportunity for many. And especially for people who are in Nepal for diplomatic purposes or celebrating special occasions such as birthdays, honeymoons, or anniversaries, a quick trip to Everest in a helicopter is a great opportunity. Imagine that, just within a few minutes of flying from Kathmandu, you are right into the glittery snow and the amazing Himalayas.
Everest Flight
One hour of mountain flight to Everest is a group activity. Everyone, i.e. 20 to 25 people, will be seated in the window seat of the plane, and the plane hovers over right above majestic Everest. As you fly from Kathmandu, you will see the views of hills and traditional villages, rivers, and the beautiful Alpine landscape below you. In about 20 minutes, you will be hovering right above Everest. The plane goes beyond Everest to overlook the Gokyo Lake before coming back to Kathmandu. Although you do not get to land on Mount Everest, You get to have stunning views of the entire region. This helicopter tour sharing is a very cheap package for travellers. For someone who is travelling to Nepal solo or in a smaller group, you get to go on a sharing basis. Alternatively, you can also book private flights in a small helicopter.
Everest helicopter tour with landing
Everest helicopter with landing allows you to spend some hours in the mountain region. Landing in the Everest zone provides you an opportunity to capture beautiful photographs of yourself. Landing is the most feasible opportunity for people who wish to celebrate their special moment on Everest with activities such as photoshoots, engagements, or cake cutting. However, due to excessive landings in the Everest region and disturbances caused by helicopters, the government has now implemented strict rules about landing permits in the Everest base camp zone. Unless it is an emergency rescue helicopter or a private helicopter with two people, you cannot land on the Kalapatthar.
Note: Currently, landing permits at the Everest base camp are not being issued due to the crowd of mountain climbers in the base camp region.
A great spot for landing is indeed the Everest View Hotel, where you get to witness the Panorama of Everest as well as many other mountains in a region while also enjoying a very warm breakfast. Competitively, the helicopter landing tour is expensive because you get to share the helicopter with only 5 to 6 people, and also, the landing permits are quite expensive. Earlier, the helicopter tour with landing used to cost $ 1200 per person, but with the change in landing opportunities, the price might fluctuate a little.
Is the Everest Base Camp Heli tour safe?
Note that an EBC helicopter is an adventure activity, and like all other adventure activities, this particular tour also comes with a few risks. There have been a couple of accidents in Lukla in the past few decades, and this is also considered a very difficult Landing zone. But Himalayan Masters ensure that you fly in a completely renovated aeroplane that is in healthy condition. The pilot is also very experienced in flying In the Everest region, and you will also have a guide who has experience in dealing with emergency conditions.
